The ‘byamrb27’ PayPal Combolist Could Let Attackers Drain Accounts

What HEROIC Analysts Found

On July 8, 2026, HEROIC analysts identified a combolist file uploaded to a Telegram channel and labeled "paypal full mailacc," credited to an uploader going by "byamrb27." The file contained 1,431 records pairing email addresses with plaintext passwords and the website URLs those credentials were tied to, specifically curated around accounts linked to PayPal rather than a breach of PayPal itself.

Why This Is Dangerous

A combolist built specifically around PayPal-linked email accounts gives an attacker everything needed to attempt a direct financial theft. Because the passwords are stored in plaintext and matched to the accounts they unlock, someone with this file can try logging directly into a victim's email or PayPal account and attempt to move money, add a new payment method, or lock the real owner out entirely.

What Was Exposed

• Email addresses
• Plaintext passwords
• Associated website URLs

Why This Matters

Financially targeted combolists like this one are built for direct account takeover, not just general credential stuffing. If you are one of the 1,431 people in this leak, an attacker could use your exposed login to access your email, reset your PayPal password, and attempt to drain funds or make unauthorized transactions before you have a chance to react. The financial focus of this file makes it more urgent than a typical mixed combolist.

How Combolist Leaks Work

A combolist pairs a username or email with a password, usually written as "email:password" per line, and is typically built from older breaches, malware infections, and previous leaks rather than a single new hack. Uploaders like "byamrb27" often curate combolists around a specific target, such as PayPal, because financially themed credential lists sell for more and get used faster than generic, unsorted ones.

Check If You Are Affected

If you use PayPal or a linked email account and want to know if your credentials are part of this leak or any other exposure, HEROIC's free breach scanner checks your information against a database of more than 400 billion leaked records. Run a free scan now and secure your accounts before an attacker gets there first.